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Access Technology, Today and Tomorrow
Newsletter 11 09
Welcome to the latest davebanesaccess and access collective newsletter
Lots of news and stuff this week and thanks for the feedback on the ATIA special. One quick update on the kindle switch interface - Origin tell me it is just completing FCC approval and should be on the site very soon
The latest AT of the week is available at http://www.davebanesaccess.com/at-of-the-week
This weeks AT of the week is Otomata
Anyway on with the news
Access Technology News
Microsoft to turn your flat into a control pad
Microsoft is developing technology that turns wall surfaces in every room of a house into control panels for videogames and appliances.
Unlike Xbox 360 accessory Kinect, which tracks movement through a built-in camera, Microsoft's latest tech tunes into electromagnetic fields leaking out of home wiring.http://reg.cx/1P34
Great case study: Why JetBlue faces an accessibility lawsuit
The California Council of the Blind and three California residents with visual impairments have filed a lawsuit against JetBlue Airways in Federal Court for the Northern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that JetBlue has violated California law by maintaining a website and operating airport check-in kiosks that are inaccessible to individuals with visual impairments
http://bit.ly/m6b2uA
Speech Recognition and Eye Tracking Combined
Speech Dasher appears to allow writing utilizing a combination of speech and a zooming interface controlled with gaze using an eye tracker.
http://bit.ly/h829DX
Twitter News
Attainment Switch: An app that turns an iPad into switches and a switch interface all in one!
http://bit.ly/meYNhp
Government Attorney Explains New Accessibility Rules For Vending Machines
http://bit.ly/kV3vZp
Are your mobile apps accessible?
http://bit.ly/mLkeJD
How Twitter can be an #accessibility tool for deaf
http://deck.ly/~PA7Z6
Follow me on Twitter @davebanesaccess
Best of YouTube
As ever some great new videos of access technologies and accessibility from across the world all are playlisted at
http://www.youtube.com/davebanesaccess
Chromebooks and the Blind: Affordable Possibly Trouble Free Accessibility
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw6xJZtr9hc
How to change your color scheme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djyegZObfe4
Learning Access Suite Overview Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bRRT9aSk-4
LookTel Money Reader
LookTel's Money Reader allows individuals who are blind or have low vision to know what denomination of money they have in their hands.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIXJD9ea-Uo
Introducing ZoomReader for the iPhone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GcOXfNnovY
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Access Technology, Today and Tomorrow Archive
11/09 Jet Blue, Speech and eye tracking, home control
11/08 CSUN 2011 Special
11/07 Fix The Web Special
11/06 NFC, Wayfinding videos, Useful links, inspiring stories
11/05 AT Dementia, YouTube worth subscribing to, Ipad switch access
11/04 ATIS4All, Speciabites, Mobile phone survey
11/03 Orlando Special, News from ATIA and accessible Disney
11/02 Eu promises accessibility law, 25 ways to accessble website
11/01 Free books on accessibility, Pebbles Project, Virgin.eu
10/31 Google Voice, Free digital literacy resources, viewplus
10/30 Mada Connected Initiative, Touch screens for the blind
10/29 Free Flash Accessibility Course, Kinetic/Wii combo for VI,
10/28 UK govt moves to online services, disability personas launched
10/27 WebAIM translations available, Office suite for kids, Blackberry Access
10/26 Technology helps blind to see, Class action against United Airlines
10/25 21st Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act Special edition
10/24 Hotmail Keyboard Shortcuts, Henry Winkler on dyslexia, Which console
10/23 Brain Controlled wheelchair, Fix the web, Create and Convert
10/22 NPII Meetings, education accessibility webinar, WebAxe 5th Anniversary
10/21 HiSoftware White paper, New NVDA Beta, NVDA v Jaws Wizard Duel !
10/20 Xwave mind control for iPhone, Dolphin Consortium, Robots
10/19 Keyboard Maestro, Easy Speak, AppleVis, Talking TV Set top Box
10/18 Music Catch, Dragon Dictation for iPhone, Report on internet use by PWD's
10/17 Mada recruitment, Jazzball, Dragon for iPhone previewed
10/16 Jessies new eyes, Blastbay Toolkit, Qu'ran in Daisy format
10/15 Jawslite Petition, Skoog, SayText for iphone
10/14 Chrome Accessibility, Reducing cost of access, Accessible voting terminal
10/13 VI Tennis, Tech Specs confusing, pdf accessibility checker
10/12 Ipad accessibility settings, Accessible presentations, Talking TV controls
10/11 Deaf useof technology, 1 in 4 work without a break, web testers interview
10/10 Ofcom Accessibility Report, eReader Access Deal, DuckDuckGo
10/09 CSUN 2011, Kill Accessibility, Beyond the mouse
10/08 Speech Enable your blog, Tactile Ipod, Mobile Facebook
10 /07 Web Access Conferences, Imagine Cup winners, What is Dyslexia ?
10 / 06 Techshare Mobile, Silver Surfers week, iPad to control robots
10 / 05 Speak and See Suite, ICT PSP Consultation, DoJ and websites
10 / 04 Access Collective Podcast
10 / 03 DIAGRAM centre, Cdesk, AAC Awareness
10 / 02 Full Screen Refreshable Braille, Skinput, Open source Ipad Alternatives
10 / 01 Braille in Decline ? EyeGlasses App, Switch Adapted Camera